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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE

• It is used for an action which began at some

time in the past and is still continuing.

He has been sleeping for five hours. (and is still

sleeping)

They have been playing since four o’ clock. ( and

are still playing)

• It is also used for an action already finished.

Why are your clothes wet? – I have been

watering the plants.